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Karim Benzema
Born: December 19, 1987
Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)
Hometown: Lyon, France
Nationality: 
French
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FrenchPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1996-2005 | Lyon |
| Senior | 2005-2009 | Lyon |
| 2009-2023 | Real Madrid | |
| 2023- | Al-Ittihad | |
| International | 2007-2022 | France |
Sports Mole has 3,906 articles about Karim Benzema. Articles 1 to 40:
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League issues official statement on club independence
The Saudi Pro League clarifies stance on individual player influence amid Cristiano Ronaldo public dispute.06:10
Cristiano Ronaldo future: Will Al-Nassr striker make his return against Al-Ittihad on Friday?
Cristiano Ronaldo has not altered his stance and will remain 'on strike' for Al-Nassr's next league match against Al-Ittihad, according to a report.09:10
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Cristiano Ronaldo latest: Legendary forward's future 'takes a fresh twist' after Al-Nassr 'strike'
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in training with Al-Nassr after refusing to take to the field in his team's Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday.Feb 4, 19:37
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Ruben Neves future: Major update as Premier League clubs learn whether Portuguese star will be available in summer
Premier League clubs learn whether Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves will be available on a free transfer during the summer.Feb 4, 17:50
Cristiano Ronaldo future: Al-Nassr star 'considering future' amid Man Utd return rumours
Cristiano Ronaldo is allegedly considering his future in Saudi Arabia, with the attacker currently 'on strike' at Al-Nassr.Feb 4, 09:51
Cristiano Ronaldo to Man Utd? 'Categoric' transfer revealed amid Al-Nassr rumours
Manchester United rule out a summer move for Al-Nassr attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently on strike in the Saudi Pro League.Feb 3, 14:47
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Saudi Pro League transfer news: Al-Hilal confirm shock Karim Benzema signing as Cristiano Ronaldo concerns emerge
Al-Hilal confirm the shock deadline-day signing of legendary striker Karim Benzema from Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Ittihad.Feb 3, 09:07
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Preview:Al-Okhdood vs Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Saudi Pro League clash between Al Okhdood and Al Hilal, including prediction, team news, and lineups.Feb 3, 07:21
Cristiano Ronaldo on strike: Legendary striker 'refuses to play' for Al-Nassr over transfer activity
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly goes on strike at Al-Nassr, with the forward refusing to play in his team's Saudi Pro League fixture against Al Riyadh on Monday.Feb 2, 09:37
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Preview:Al Fateh vs Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Fateh and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 27, 14:59
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Preview:Al Riyadh vs Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Riyadh and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 23, 11:33
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Saudi Pro League eyeing Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid star as 'prime targets' for summer transfer business
The Saudi Pro League reportedly identify Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and a Real Madrid star as their two top targets for the summer transfer window.Jan 22, 14:44
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The 10 greatest football teams of all time: Where do Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and the 1970 Brazil side rank?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest football teams of all time, including both club and international sides.Jan 16, 07:35
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Real Madrid vs. Levante: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Levante.Jan 15, 13:38
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'I offered Lionel Messi €1.4bn' - The jaw-dropping proposal rejected by Argentinian superstar
Former Al-Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili reveals that Lionel Messi turned down a billion-euro proposal to play for the Saudi club in 2023, when he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain.Jan 15, 07:58
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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.Jan 12, 17:09
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Preview:Damac vs Al Ittihad- prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Saudi Pro League encounter between Damac and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 11, 22:02
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Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.Jan 9, 10:30
Preview:NEOM SC vs Al-Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Saudi Pro League clash between NEOM SC and Al-Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 29, 17:09
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Best forwards in the world: Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Kylian Mbappe ranked
Who are the best forwards in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 attacker in football, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.Dec 15, 13:09
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Xabi Alonso future: Real Madrid 'discover' Jurgen Klopp 'stance' as Alaves La Liga match could be end of manager
Jurgen Klopp's stance about joining Real Madrid if Xabi Alonso loses his job reportedly becomes clear, but there are doubts about whether he is the right man.Dec 13, 00:52
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Alaves vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Alaves.Dec 12, 11:35
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Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Real Madrid.Dec 8, 10:26
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Girona vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Girona.Nov 30, 23:44
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Karim Benzema: Real Madrid return possibility emerges as Al-Ittihad striker delivers fresh update on future
Karim Benzema delivers a fresh update on his future at Al-Ittihad and responds to suggestions that he could make a sensational return to Real Madrid.Nov 18, 08:35
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Fabinho: Back in Brazil squad, how have midfielder's seasons been since leaving Liverpool?
Former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was Carlo Ancelotti's big surprise in Brazil squad call-up list.Nov 17, 08:55
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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Champions League rivals Liverpool and Real Madrid.Nov 2, 18:42
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Real Madrid vs. Valencia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Valencia.Oct 30, 15:52
Preview:Al Ittihad vs Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 22, 11:54
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Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.Oct 16, 08:24
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Preview:Al Ittihad vs Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al-Nassr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 24, 13:12
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Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Sep 22, 22:20
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Ballon d'Or: The most worthy winners including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane
Sports Mole picks out some of the most worthy Ballon d'Or winners and their best award-winning seasons, including Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph at Man United in 2008.Sep 20, 18:02
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Preview:Al Najma vs Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Najma and Al Ittihad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 22:52
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Champions League top scorers of all time: Mohamed Salah bearing down on Real Madrid, AC Milan legends
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Sep 17, 22:40
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Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Thursday's league phase draw, who makes the grade?
With the 2025-26 Champions League season underway, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.Sep 16, 22:00
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Modric, Carvajal, Ronaldo: Which players have won the most Champions Leagues?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which players have won the European Cup/Champions League at least five times.Sep 15, 11:51
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Preview:Al-Hilal vs Al Quadisiya - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Hilal and Al Quadisiya, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 23:15
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Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Fateh, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 10, 15:00
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